During her book tour in Chicago on Saturday, former Vice President Kamala Harris faced multiple interruptions as security personnel ejected several protestors amidst her promotion of her memoir, “107 Days.”
While Harris was in conversation with journalist Michele Norris, a protestor began shouting from the crowd, which prompted fellow audience members to chant, “get her out.”
Immediately, security personnel escorted the disruptive individual from the event.
Recorded footage revealed that there were at least two more disruptions, including a man who allegedly shouted about genocide before being removed.
The specific reasons for the protests were not immediately known.
When Norris addressed the disruptions, the audience applauded as she encouraged participants to express their views respectfully towards Harris.
Harris added some levity, quipping, “And please pronounce my name correctly…”
This isn’t the first instance of protests shadowing Harris’ book tour.
Since the onset of her national tour late last month, similar confrontations have marred her appearances promoting “107 Days,” which chronicles her 2024 presidential run following President Biden’s exit from the race.
This memoir outlines her 107-day campaign trail leading up to Election Day, offering insights into the decisions made, tensions among staff, and political obstacles encountered during that time.
In addition to live events, the reception surrounding Harris’ memoir has incited criticism—even from individuals within her own party.
An advisor linked to a potential Democratic frontrunner for 2028 remarked to Politico, “In a moment when the public is in search of vision and leadership, it’s rather surprising she opted to publish a gossip book that emphasizes the trivial aspects of her politics.”
The advisor further claimed, “It’s a source of embarrassment for her, and for all Democrats, since she was the party’s leader not long ago.”
Former CNN personality Chris Cillizza expressed discontent as well, posting on his Substack, “Harris’ recent media tour for her memoir—‘107 Days’—has reminded me of something I’ve known for some time: She is not a particularly adept politician. And her skills have not improved much over her long career.”
In a post on X, Cillizza mentioned that Harris’ return to the spotlight has highlighted her struggle with public speaking, remarking, “She tends to speak in convoluted phrases.”
Criticism has also surfaced from Democratic strategist Gary South, who told The Hill that the timing for Harris’ memoir leaves much to be desired.
Addressing the tone of the book, South noted excerpts suggest, “She emerged swinging and placing blame on everyone but herself for her electoral defeat.”
He concluded, “It’s a strangely negative and ungrateful narrative from someone who presumably has ambitions for a 2028 run.”
Fox News Digital sought a comment from Harris’ office regarding the criticism.
Fox News Digital’s Hanna Panreck contributed to this report.
